April 20, 2013, 11:46PM

Auburn’s first A-Day Game under new head coach Gus Malzahn turned out to be an exciting one for those in attendance — much of whom were there to partake in the last roll of Auburn’s famous oak trees at Toomer’s Corner. Playing in front of a spring game-record crowd of 83,401 fans, the Orange team, which actually wore the... Full story »

April 16, 2013, 12:28PM

We are only three weeks into the baseball season, but boy have the Atlanta Braves been impressive. After a weekend sweep of Washington in the nation’s capital enabled the team to capture its ninth straight win, the Braves moved to a Major League-best 11-1 on the young season — and they currently sit in first place in the NL... Full story »

April 16, 2013, 12:22PM

It is one of the most sacred traditions in the Southeastern Conference if not all of college football and it all stems from a seemingly innocuous play in a 1989 game between Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The date was October 28 and the Rebels were playing the Commodores in the Rebs’ Homecoming Game in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Vanderbilt fullback Brad... Full story »

April 12, 2013, 4:44PM

The most important pending contract situation in Atlanta is one of the NFL's worst-kept secrets. It's not expected to be long until Matt Ryan becomes the latest $100 million quarterback in the league. That deal might not be consummated until after next season. Which means it's almost as important for Ryan as it is the Falcons to keep the... Full story »

April 12, 2013, 4:35PM

Two of the more interesting television notes this week include the Ole Miss/Mississippi State rivalry returning to a prime spot and Notre Dame traveling to Florida State in 2014. Let’s dig a little deeper to see what these games mean. The Egg Bowl is back on Thursday night and I am glad to see it. Okay, don’t get too... Full story »

April 01, 2013, 11:57AM

The passing of Alabama athletic director Mal Moore last Saturday was a real blow not only to the University of Alabama but to the world of college athletics as a whole. He represented the University with class and dignity whenever he was at a collegiate athletic function. Like those old E.F. Hutton commercials, when Mal spoke people listened. He... Full story »

March 28, 2013, 3:37PM

How do you replace two players who combined for 119 catches for 1,861 yards and 14 touchdowns? That’s what Tennessee got out of receivers Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson in 2012. That’s the problem Tennessee coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian and wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni are facing this spring. Hunter and Patterson were quarterback Tyler Bray’s... Full story »

March 28, 2013, 3:33PM

Following a legendary sports figure is something usually associated with new coaches following a highly successful coach, a great quarterback, an all-conference running back or defensive star. You don’t usually think about how tough it is to follow a legendary kicker. One of the main reasons is we hardly think about kickers in terms of legendary. We think of... Full story »

March 18, 2013, 3:57PM

The Alabama Crimson Tide opened spring football drills last Saturday with a unique opportunity as a goal for the season. Historians will tell you that Alabama is reaching for a brass ring that has eluded it in the three other opportunities it had to grab it in its long and storied football history. It had a chance in 1927,... Full story »

March 18, 2013, 3:52PM

Who is going to win the SEC this year? The usual answer is the team with the best returning quarterback. But let’s look deeper. Another way of looking at the SEC quarterback situation is what team is in the best shape of having a returning quarterback and also a dependable backup. In no particular order, here is a look... Full story »

March 13, 2013, 10:46PM

When the Buffalo Bills released Ryan Fitzpatrick on Tuesday it might have set the stage for a rush, or a reach, for quarterbacks in a draft that allegedly is weak at that position. "Our focus remains on adding another quarterback to our roster and we will continue to explore every option available to us," said Bills general manager Buddy... Full story »

March 13, 2013, 10:19PM

Bull-strong defensive tackle Jesse Williams set many pens to paper at Alabama's pro day Wednesday in Tuscaloosa. A star attraction at the combine -- he did 30 reps of 225 when many were projecting as many as 50 -- Williams stood out again in the presence of dozens of scouts Wednesday, when all 32 teams were represented. Williams posted... Full story »

March 11, 2013, 1:35PM

What kind of road is social media taking us down over the next few years? The Les Miles rumor of him having an affair with a coed is an unfortunate example of the problems we are having with social media now and in the future. I had just arrived home last Saturday night when a friend in the media... Full story »

March 11, 2013, 1:32PM

Expected starting quarterback Max Wittek and wide receiver Marqise Lee suffered knee injuries during Southern Cal's first live tackling practice of the spring and will require additional testing. The extent of the injuries wasn't immediately known, but Lee remained on the sideline to watch practice. The official report from the team's athletic site: "QB Max Wittek and WR Marqise... Full story »

March 01, 2013, 1:37PM

The calendar has flipped to March, and several NFL teams are on a frantic pace to restructure contracts in order to become salary-cap compliant by 4 p.m. Eastern time on March 12. The New England Patriots did a restructure with quarterback Tom Brady, while Pittsburgh did the same with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and a few other players in its... Full story »